what is this????

[spikethebest]

came from this guy...

 

[ChiKat]

Is that Neil's tortoise?

 

[spikethebest]

YES!!! omg i didnt see that thread until you said that. he posted under a different name the pictures on an email listing forum, CTTC, asking for help with his tortoise, and I got the pics from that email....


here is the email...

hello everyone!

I have this male tortoise from past 3 years. Recently i have found a new injury on his left leg. Though he is absolutely active and normal with his activities i am still worried about his injury! Please help with what ever first aid to be provided as i am unable to find a vet for him in India!

Also can u help me with finding which breed is it ???

Pics : http://s745.photobucket.com/albums/xx99/3590/Tortoise/

Regards

Nihar

 

[Yvonne G]

To me it looks like the tortoise had his leg extended and it was somehow wrenched against the shell, causing the skin to be rubbed off. Like maybe he was climbing and he suddenly fell before he could pull his leg in. A topical triple antibiotic ointment is all that's required...that and be sure to keep flies off it.

 

[Livingstone]

The leg looks very wet in the photo, I would try to dry the area first, then allow it to heal. I would be concerned about secondary infection if the animal is outside. I would quarantine the tort indoors in a clean environment. Is it kept outdoors?

 

[Neil]

The leg looks very wet in the photo, I would try to dry the area first, then allow it to heal. I would be concerned about secondary infection if the animal is outside. I would quarantine the tort indoors in a clean environment. Is it kept outdoors?

Yeah the injury was wet when the pic was taken.. I had immediately snapped his injury when i found it on him... from then i have kept him in clean environment and indoor... hes doing fine now.. The injury is drying too but can u please help me with a specific ointment name so that i can get it asap ???

 

[Yvonne G]

I don't know what it would be called in India, but here in the U.S. one of the brands is "Neosporin." Look in the first aid section of your pharmacy for a tube of medicine that says, "triple antibiotic ointment."

http://www.google.com/images?client...+ointment&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

 

[Neil]

I don't know what it would be called in India, but here in the U.S. one of the brands is "Neosporin." Look in the first aid section of your pharmacy for a tube of medicine that says, "triple antibiotic ointment."

http://www.google.com/images?client...+ointment&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

Thanks! .. That was of great help ..

 

[Neil]

I don't know what it would be called in India, but here in the U.S. one of the brands is "Neosporin." Look in the first aid section of your pharmacy for a tube of medicine that says, "triple antibiotic ointment."

http://www.google.com/images?client...+ointment&gbv=2&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

Thanks! .. That was of great help ..

Injury cured !! ... ...

Thnxs for the help with the first aid ..